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It’s hard to believe that just a week ago (10/12-10/21) on this very day marked the 7th day of our traveling through South America, taking walks on the beach, sitting on the sugar like sand while taking in the waves of the ocean that stretches as far and wide as the eyes can see. All of this relaxation after an unexpected adventurous day of rock climbing in “The Jungle” of Brazil in my dress (See pictures below) to behold the beauty of that glorious waterfall and most definitely to say we conquered the challenges to get there! Our week long and daily adventures are shared below primarily through photos and we hope you enjoy a glimpse into our weeklong journey of traveling through another hemisphere and season of discovery.

Thanks to the exhilarating work we do with foreign exchange students and CETUSA our eyes have opened to a whole new way of living fearlessly while encouraging our students and those who know us personally to do the same. May these daring days compel you to go on your own God-ordained adventure soon.

Here’s to living your best life through pictures!

We started out on our journey in Miami to Peru to Brazil

Then, there was our 1st full day of adventure in Rio de Janeiro including our cable train ride and 110 step to one of the seven wonders of the world “Christ the Redeemer” a symbol of Brazilian Christianity and the most celebrated and highlighted monuments and attractions in all of Brazil. It’s a wonder to see that you can’t go anywhere in this beautiful city and country without seeing the outstretched arms of Jesus watching over as a symbolic protector of people and being celebrated by locals and tourists alike. It was also interesting to find out that the statue we were to behold is the largest Art Deco-style sculpture in the world. It is quite humbling to know we were blessed with the opportunity to witness all of this beauty up close as we hope you will enjoy below.

Then, there was our tour adventure at the H D Stern Jewel factory provided complimentary from our hotel and then further explorations in the botanical garden (Jardin Botânico) where we had such a blast with our fun new radiant friends! Take in the beauty below:

Then, there was the adventuress did not know we would be going on after our Sugarloaf mountain top experience. We would go rock climbing in “The Jungle” and as you can see I was not prepared for it, my #LuLaRoeJoy and Julia made it out unscathed and still clean after the muddy, rock climbing adventure, to say we were all surprised is to say the least. Here are few memories captured ok this exciting journey up and down.

Yes, yes, yes, we did it! We certainly got our work out on this 2nd to last day of being in Brazil. We decided (Or should I say my husband decided we should) rest on the official last full day here in the amazing Rio de Janeiro. See the relaxation activities below, from laying on the beach and listening to the waves to sitting on the rooftop over-looking the ocean and listening to some beloved cultural music.

Our last night in Brazil, we were blessed with a splendid farewell dinner courtesy of CETUSA.

On our returning flight to Bogota, Columbia, the original plan was to be in service at one of our church family home churches and then to enjoy a tour of this splendid city, God had other plans. So we simply made the best of not having our yellow fever shots that was required to enter Columbia from Brazil and just enjoyed some local meals and coffee till next time South America.

Next time, we look forward to returning upon invitation to minister The Word of truth flowing from our hearts and this original song written by yours truly translated in Spanish:

This week we are elated to share with you a fabulous new component we are pleased to add to our Radiant Pearl Benefit. Along with the giveaways we will offer each and every registrant, we have updated our sponsorship package to immediately reward our sponsors for investing in our next generation alongside us to bless 1st generation college students and future scholars equipped with a dream to make a difference in their community.

When you take advantage of the offer to enjoy much needed vacation get away deals offered through Radiant Travels, you enjoy exceptional savings at a highly sought after otherwise expensive resort! There are a number of ways you can enter to win this giveaway or secure a getaway of your choice immediately through sponsorship!

Today I am excited to share some fabulous ways you can shop this week to get an early start on your back to school shopping and help us raise funds for our Radiant Pearl Benefit that will take place on Saturday, August 18, 2018.

Here are some photos of the amazing sections and items you can find in the store that will simply show you that this store has something for everyone, especially you!

These isle photos will give you a glimpse of the treasure that awaits you in a Five Below store today. I have added a few photos of ways you can style your room or space with featured pieces available at Five Below right now.

Check out the exciting connections and set-up that includes snow cones distribution last week that will continue this week in GOAL’s honor at three different locations:

Print This Five Below flyer to hand in when you shop July 8-14.
Volunteer sign up is here! Available shifts each day for 2-3 hours. Email info@anointedliving.org
(Includes free snow cones and delectable treats distributed to community as monetary donations are encouraged).

Remember to Share this fundraising opportunity also posted on our Facebook pages with your friends by text, email and on social media.

Just remember, to bring in a printed copy of this flyer below and leave it with your cashier when checking out to ensure we receive 10% of the proceeds towards the Scholarship fund and upcoming benefit presentation on August, 18, 2018.

On Thursday, January the 11th I made a Journal entry I would love to share with you below:

This is life in His name and proclaiming His great name. Today, not much I had in mind to do was accomplished but towards the end, a connection by phone sparked much needed conversation surrounding an upcoming project and the work and commitment it will require to be successful in this industry. Mom brought to my attention recently a thought provoking notion, “It is not your hobby that will make room for you, it is your gift.” So, I have pondered what that really means. What is my gift? What is your gift?

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, A gift is defined as:

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: a notable capacity, talent, or endowment
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: something voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation
3
: the act, right, or power of giving

After much evaluation and thought on the value of a gift in its many facets, I am led to ask introspectively, am I using all my gifts to the Glory of Christ? Am I mastering and perfecting that which the Lord has given me or am I simply just using this gift or maintaining it?

I encourage others to live to their full potential, but am I taking that advice personally and living it? If not, how can I take action and move forward to align myself with the vision and mission of Christ’s plan for me and my family’s life? Some of you may know, this past holiday, my hubby and I released our first single written and produced by a dear friend of ours, Donnie Gholson. He had a desire to make this dream a reality for a while now and it finally happened. Visit the site with our music here & purchase this amazing project! We appreciate the incredibly encouraging feedback we have received so far from buyers, fans and supporters on how this single has blessed you! :*

On your way to making your dreams a reality, it is most rewarding to help others make their dreams come true. I don’t know what it is about turning a year older and wiser at a time when everyone is reminiscing and making resolutions (If that even happens anymore!) I can’t help but reflect and share your “Latter will be greater if you subscribe to greater in 2018.”

Choose to walk in purpose and surround yourself with those seeking greater purpose. Help others reach their goals, dream big dreams and take the steps it will take to get there with the help of the Lord. As a great friend recently reminded me, “Do not be discouraged…” when you hit a wall of disappointment, maybe experience a lack of support, slow success, fear and doubt which we all deal with. Remain consistent, keep growing and moving forward as you reach back to help others along the way. Choose to have the right people walk alongside you on the journey and most importantly trust God.

There are resources all around us and I am grateful for the ones God has sent my way so we can bless each other and help each other get there. I am ecstatic about the future and what it holds, simply because He lives and you are a part of it.

Featured on this entry are some key people who have worked diligently to make some major dreams happen:

The one and only Jennifer Mina-Photography

The one and only Jon-Joseph Nepaul-Composer and Producer for current EP Album to be released early spring.

The one and only Joshua Zant-Husband and constant supporter.

Love you all with greater purpose and prayer <3 It’s our year to live life colorfully and make our mark in a radiant way!

Thank you ever so kindly for joining me here today where I am overflowing with updates for you!

Today is special for many reasons, it is the day we go Christmas Caroling with my beautiful sisters, family and some lovely international students who will experience their first ever Christmas here in the U.S. It’s time to pull out the Caroling folders that guide us this glorious season of the year! There are only five days till Christmas Day! I have a few things I would love to share with you as we continue to prepare for many exciting ventures on the way, some include home preparations, DIY Projects, gift wrapping and giving, entertainment and family hosting before travels for the holiday.

The primary reason for this post is to share some of the marvelous resources at our finger tips with the hope that it will inspire you to enjoy some projects of your own in your home. However, this turned out to be post filled with many delightful things because it has been so long since letters from my heart has been shared with you, my lovely readers.

There is something hopeful, therapeutic daring about making a dream a reality with your hands. Here’s the main thing: Our home was a model home when we bought it, which means it came with all the standard fixtures that I would refer to as basic. Safe colors and window treatments to get away with not having to decorate or establish a budget for that very purpose as a new couple.
See, my hubby bought this home as a gift after we viewed multiple houses while courting. We got engaged in this house! Four-five years later I got the serious itch to decorate and truly make it mine in every way.

My lovely interior designer and creative sisters know it takes “mula” money to decorate! However, I have lived the dream that you can decorate lavishly to your liking without spending loads of money. How does one do such a thing? I am glad you asked 😉 Through the wonderful of DIYs, making the old things you already have or have inherited new. Here are a few DIY pieces in my home before and after to match the color scheme I had in mind for my home. Today I will show you the materials used for my most recent piece featuring a few gifts to cherish and share this season. I hope and pray it will encourage you to use what you have radiantly, make the old things new! Between bargain shopping at your local antique or Real Life store, Home Goods, Tuesday Morning, Hobby Lobby, Ross and online, you can find everything you want and need at a bargain or simply make it yours this holiday season of entertaining and fun!

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You can see a small part of the little treasure chest that sparked my DIY repurpose adventure. Completed with a dear lady friend who specializes in “Beautiful Homes” I look forward to showing you before and after pictures of this little chest that sat in my home without a care in the world for quite some time until I decided it was time to do something about it’s wretched state! 🙂

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2 weeks agoby ladystacyzant& #10024 ;Vision is the Catalyst that ignites your purpose Thank you @cindytrimm Being intentional about reading, journaling and meditating on visionary thoughts does not have to take much time out of your schedule but it takes determination & community to remain consistent in this worthwhile endeavor each and every day. Despite the many things calling for my attention and time, I can afford to make time to do these small things each day in December. As I make preparation for a Fearlessly triumphant new year, I must remain focus on the investment that must be made now! So excited for those

7 days agoby ladystacyzantI just love this growing little princess so much! I am praying for more favor, Vision, purpose & wealth in spirit, mind and soul to overtake your life this new year!! Happy happy birthday sister dearest, I have enjoyed getting closer to you as we grow more experienced in life and I can’t wait to support & promote your newest business venture as you complete that business plan of yours! So excited about your future & can’t wait to Christmas Carol amongst some other glorious things with you!! Help me wish my darling little sister a most exquisite birthday! #Visionarygirls

3 weeks agoby ladystacyzantTremendous Thursday Radiant friends who inspire! Each day is surely what you make of it...After all the unexpected circumstances and mishaps over the past few months, days & even hours (some of my dearest know happenings even up to last night on the way to prayer, stories for another day!) it is a blessing to still have pure joy in the midst of it all! I have the most amazing family, friends & loved ones and each day I am thankful for it all. You all inspire me and it is my desire to inspire you to be #fearless despite

3 days agoby ladystacyzantThank you all so much for your love and support! Here are some delightful original music compiled and sung with love on this recently released CD. Only 1 of which has been officially released to the public, until next year! I can’t say enough how much we appreciate your support on this venture as an artist striving to give back and minister through music while enriching the lives of families through quality programming in the arts & planning! Stay tuned for more creative creations, but until then feel free to purchase this creation & #10084 ;& #65039 ; the link is in my profile

2 weeks agoby ladystacyzantSurprise! The December Daily Challenge is here! Journal & Decorate a page a day and Share on your page or with the hashtag #DaringDecemberDaily Lookout for inspiration and prompts daily on @ladystacyzant or join our Radiant Pearls group on Facebook as we kickstart the completion of our sisterhood of the traveling Journal. Simply incorporate a material listed for the day & let us see how you decide to use it in your Bible, journal or planner! Dare to get involved & let your creativity soar! Today’s material is something most girls have in their stash and on hand at any

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I am Stacy Zant, singer, artist, writer, educator and traveler. I design and share radiant resources for ladies and their children as a creative small business owner! Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will continue to join me on this exciting journey of living life colorfully! Read More…